2008 Graduation

 

Petition for Graduation

A Petition for Graduation must be received by February 1st to participate in the ceremony. Petitions filed after February 1st will not be accepted for participation in the commencement ceremonies.

In order to participate in the ceremony graduates must meet one of the following requirements.

  • Day students can have no more than 9 hours remaining or an internship
  • CPS undergraduate students can have no more than 15 hours remaining after March 30
  • CPS graduate students can have no more than 12 hours remaining after March 30

 

Commencement Ceremony

The commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, located at 4000 Parnel Avenue in Fort Wayne. Graduates must arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. The ceremony lasts approximately 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  Here is a map to the coliseum.

 

Graduation Announcements

In order to inform your family, friends and associates of your accomplishment, personalized announcements are available from Southern Engraving. To order online go to www.soengraving.com

 

Academic Apparel

Cap and gowns will be available in May.

Graduates from the College of Professional Studies will receive their academic apparel via UPS using their home address on file during the week of May 5. Graduates from the traditional day program must pick up their academic apparel from the registrar's office located in the Seitz Center the week of May 5. Staff will be available Saturday morning to assist you with your graduation attire and to line you up for the processional march. The graduation attire is yours to keep.

There is no official dress code; we trust that you will dress appropriately for participating in a formal ceremony.

 

Rehearsal

There is no rehearsal for the ceremony. Information of what is expected of you during the ceremony will be given to you when you arrive for the ceremony.

 

Parking

There is a $4.00 per vehicle fee for parking.

 

Guests

Guests should plan to arrive between 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. There is no limit to the number of guests you may invite to the ceremony.

 

Hotels

The following hotels offer a special rate for Indiana Tech guests. You must make your reservation with the local number and tell them you are with "Indiana Tech". There could be a limited number of rooms available as the date nears.


http://www.marriott.com
Fort Wayne Marriott
305 E Washington Ctr. Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: (260) 484-0411
http://www.hilton.com
Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Center
1020 South Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3005
Phone: (260) 420-1100

http://www.clarionhotel.com
Clarion Hotel
300 E Washington Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 422-5511

 

Diplomas

Diplomas will be sent via UPS to graduates who have completed all academic requirements and have fulfilled their financial obligation to the university 2-3 weeks after the graduation ceremony. Graduates who have outstanding academic requirements or financial obligations will receive their diploma via UPS 3-4 weeks after the requirements or obligations are satisfied.

If you would like to order a diploma frame, please click here.

 

Photographs and Video

A professional photographer will take a picture of you being presented your diploma and as your exit the stage. You will receive a free proof and the opportunity to purchase additional copies from the photographer. We will also have DVD's of the ceremony available for purchace through Tech Treasures a few weeks after commencement.

 

Of Special Note

Graduation is a solemn and celebratory occasion - a moment to honor and recognize the achievements of each graduate. With respect to all, it is expected that guests will remain for the entire ceremony. Please turn off all cell phones/pagers during the ceremony.

 

Questions

If you have questions, please contact the Student Information Center at 888-TECH-SIC / 888-832-4742 / SIC@indianatech.edu. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation!